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Artistic and research interests
Dr. Docent Annamari Vänskä is Senior University Lecturer in Design Cultures at Aalto University. She co-leads the Design Culture Research Group, exploring visual and material culture, ethnographic methods, and design and fashion as embodied, socio-technical, and cultural practices. Her research addresses digitalization, sustainability, and the social impact of design, and extends to curatorial and applied projects nationally and internationally. Her work has been recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and societal engagement.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Humanities, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 3 Oct 2006
Master's degree, Humanities, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 17 Feb 1998
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Editorial : Opening up design impact assessment: From singular metrics to plural understandings
Tjahja, C., Predan, B., Meroz, J., Petra Černe Oven, P., Kaygan, H., Piancazzo, F., Tolic, I. & Vänskä, A., 2026, In: Proceedings of DRS. 2026, 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific
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Maamme, kaikkien
Translated title of the contribution :Our Land, for All Research output: Artistic and non-textual form › Exhibition › Art in coproduction › peer-review
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Mothers' motivations for purchasing secondhand children's clothing on peer-to-peer platforms
Kallioharju, M., Wilska, T.-A., Vänskä, A. & Rantala, E., 14 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. 30, 5, p. 1020-1040 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Pluralising Evaluations of Design Impact : A Design Culture Studies Approach
Meroz, J., Kaygan, H., Tjahja, C., Piancazzo, F., Tolic, I., Vänskä, A. & Predan, B., 2026, Myth – Archetype – Prototype and Their (Re)Interpretation. Spārītis, O. & Gritāne, A. (eds.). Riga: Art Academy of Latvia , p. 252-263 12 p. ( LMA Latvijas Mākslas akadēmijas zinātniskie raksti ; no. 8).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Dal Cuore Alle Mani (From the Heart to the Hands) : Dolce & Gabbana, curated by Florence Müller with scenography by Agence Galuchat, Palazzo Esposizioni, Rome, 14 May–13 August 2025
Vänskä, A., 16 Dec 2025, In: Critical Studies in Fashion & Beauty. 16, 2, p. 235–239 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Scientific
Projects
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IDA 2nd phase: Intiimiys datavetoisessa kulttuurissa Intimacy in Data-Driven Culture
Vänskä, A. (Principal investigator), Wilczek, B. (Project Member), Amjad, U. (Project Member) & Särmäkari, N. (Project Member)
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: RCF SRC (STN)
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-: Intimacy in Data-Driven Culture
Vänskä, A. (Principal investigator), Särmäkari, N. (Project Member), Särmäkari, N. (Project Member), Turunen, L. L. M. (Project Member) & Hokka, J. (Project Member)
01/06/2019 → 28/02/2023
Project: Academy of Finland: Strategic research funding
Prizes
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Näytös/Näyttely24 Finnish Textile & Fashion Award
Greis, L. (Student prize recipient), Hyötyläinen, I. (Supervisor), Peltonen, E. (Advisor) & Vänskä, A. (Advisor), May 2024
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Näytös/Näyttely24 Fiskars Award
Greis, L. (Student prize recipient), Hyötyläinen, I. (Supervisor), Peltonen, E. (Advisor) & Vänskä, A. (Advisor), May 2024
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Näytös/Näyttely24 Konstsamfundet Award
Greis, L. (Student prize recipient), Hyötyläinen, I. (Supervisor), Peltonen, E. (Advisor) & Vänskä, A. (Advisor), May 2024
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Näytös/Näyttely24 Marimekko Award
Vilo, J. (Student prize recipient), Vänskä, A. (Supervisor) & Kuurila, E. (Advisor), May 2024
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Näytös/Näyttely 25 Bloom Agency Award
Salmela, K. (Student prize recipient), Hyötyläinen, I. (Supervisor), Peltonen, E. (Advisor) & Vänskä, A. (Advisor), 2025
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Auto-Ethnography Without Confession
Moisander, J. (Chair) & Vänskä, A. (Chair)
24 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Chair of a conference, workshop, panel, session, tutorial or event
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Design Research Society International Conference
Vänskä, A. (Chair), Meroz, J. (Chair), Cyril, T. (Chair), Predan, B. (Chair), Petra Černe Oven, P. (Chair), Harun, K. (Member), Flavia, P. (Member) & Tolic, I. (Member)
11 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Chair of a conference, workshop, panel, session, tutorial or event
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Ally Zlatar
Moisander, J. (Host) & Vänskä, A. (Host)
23 Mar 2026 → 24 Mar 2026Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting an academic visitor
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Anna Parviaisen väitöskirjan esitarkastus
Vänskä, A. (Examiner)
1 May 2025 → 31 Aug 2025Activity: Academic assessments › Pre-examination of doctoral thesis or acting as opponent to doctoral students or membership of doctoral thesis committee or board
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Apurahakemusten arvioija
Vänskä, A. (Examiner)
1 Sept 2025 → 30 Nov 2025Activity: Academic assessments › Evaluation of funding applications
Press/Media
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Miksi suomalaiset rakastavat Marimekkoa?
20/09/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Teknojätit kiinnostuivat muodista
Vänskä, A. & Lehtovirta, S.
02/09/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Marimekko on suomalaisuuden symboli, mutta ulkomailla suomalaisten Marimekko-kasseille jo naurahdellaan
27/05/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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Så lyckas 75-åriga Marimekko trots att andra designföretag går under
29/03/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance